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Roof surveys in ME9
Roof surveys, leak investigations and drone surveys across ME9, from Iwade, Teynham and Newington. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Areas within ME9
- Iwade
- Teynham
- Newington
- Borden
- Lower Halstow
- Upchurch
- Bobbing
- Bredgar
- Keycol
- Hartlip
- Stockbury
- Chestnut Street
- Danaway
- Lower Hartlip
- Lynsted
- Doddington
- Highsted
- Lewson Street
- Milstead
- Newnham
- Rodmersham Green
- Teynham Street
- Wormshill
- Frinsted
- Bogle
- Conyer
- Deerton Street
- Erriottwood
- Norton Ash
- Tickham
- Tonge Corner
- Tunstall
- Yelsted
- Bexon
- Bicknor
- Bluetown
- Breach
- Dungate
- Hollybushes
- Howt Green
- Loyterton
- Radfield
- Rodmersham
- Silver Street
- South Green
- Wichling
- Tonge
- Bapchild
- Oad Street
- Newbury
- Kingsdown
- Sittingbourne
- Rainham
- Murston
- Park Wood
- Kemsley
- Heart's Delight
Our services across ME9
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Flat roof survey
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Storm damage roof report
- New roof snagging
- Roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof and we’ll find a date: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Kent
Towns and villages in Kent
Areas we cover
Roof survey in ME9: how it works
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the roof space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey flat roofs, chimney stacks and natural slate, and people most often book us about ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How our prices work
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why customers in ME9 book us
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Local landmarks in Iwade
In Iwade, that means homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, Iwade School and Church of All Saints, among other places. You’ll also find The Woolpack pub (under half a mile north) and Westlands School (2.4 miles south). Iwade’s nearest station is Kemsley station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east) and Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south).
Homes and roofs across ME9
Owners across ME9, from Sittingbourne, Rainham and Murston to the villages, book us to find out where their roof stands. Small faults, caught early, are far easier to deal with.
London and South East England mix slate and clay tile roofs on older homes with concrete tiles on many later ones, and flat-roofed extensions and dormers are common everywhere. That variety shapes every survey in ME9. Along the coast in ME9, roofs facing the sea take the brunt of the weather, and that is where ridges, verges and flashings normally show it first.
Iwade: For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Trees in and around Milton Creek Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- File the report with your home documents
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Landlords, agents and block managers in ME9
Letting agents and landlords in ME9 book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
What a survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
FAQs for ME9
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
What does a roof survey cost?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.